CHBC Cements Two New Nationwide Relationships

Two national cement-based building material associations have recently aligned with NAHB’s Concrete Home Building Council (CHBC), one of the Building Systems Councils. The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) and the Tile Roofing Institute (TRI) join six other national associations in becoming the cement-based building product resource for NAHB. The eight national associations that belong to the CHBC help carry out the council's mission and disseminate council activities and announcements to their membership base.

 “These two associations represent the diversity and importance of cement-based products in residential construction,” said Michael H. Weber, president of the CHBC. “From sidewalks and driveways to roof tiles and siding, home building has depended upon concrete. More cement-based products are being used in residential construction than ever before and the Concrete Home Building Council's mission is strengthened as we build more relationships.”

In addition to the traditional uses of concrete, Weber noted that over 16% of all single-family detached above grade walls incorporate a concrete wall system.

The Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute represents the segmental concrete pavement industry and focuses on educating contractors nationwide. The Tile Roofing Institute was formed to serve the interests of the nation's concrete and clay tile industry. ICPI and TRI joined Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Products Association, Concrete Foundations Association/Concrete Homes Council, Insulating Concrete Forms Association, National Concrete Masonry Association, Precast Prestressed Institute and the Portland Cement Association as association partners of the Concrete Home Building Council

The Concrete Home Building Council was formed in January 2004 to be NAHB’s cement-based building products resource. The first CHBC event, the Concrete Technologies Tour, will take place June 26-28 in Kansas City, Mo. [ return to top ]